Mark Beesley
Artist's Statement
Most of my paintings are landscapes, but it is a particular aspect of the landscape
that interests me; the balance between the natural and the artificial, the effect
that the imposition of man-made patterns and structures has on our natural surroundings.
This is particularly evident in the landscape of East Anglia. I try to express the
incongruous, sometimes disturbing quality of these effects, and their underlying
abstract forms.
CV
Self-taught painter. Higher diploma in design and illustration in 1985. One-man shows
in 1993, 1997, 2004 and 2009. Work chosen for inclusion in 'On the Border' at Christchurch
Mansion, Ipswich in 1998 and 'This Flat Earth' at Firstsite, The Minories, Colchester
in 2000. Work in private collections in UK and USA where work reproduced for publications
by Shell WindEnergy and Journal of American Planning. Recent work can be seen at
the Re+New Gallery, The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge. I also teach adult education classes
in art history.
Contact Details
Telephone: 01394 382567
mark.beesley1@virgin.net
